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On the recordNovember 13, 2017
When we weigh the pluses and minuses of any of these things, we need to weigh the cost of the loss of jobs against the benefit.
Said by
Roger Wicker
Republican · Mississippi

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Senator Wicker emphasizes the importance of considering job losses in regulatory decisions.

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